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Originally Posted by synthia
Interesting. So do you need to write a will in the places where you own property?
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The answer is basically "yes". Notwithstanding you have to take into consideration the laws and the practice of the land.
For example in France wills are pretty rare ( underless you have a rather high estate, and in very specific cases ). The matter on one side is more simple, because it is governed by your marriage contract, whereby here clauses can be instereted.
As foreigner if you buy in France, you will be classed "séparations de bien " - But the French interpretation of that.
But you can change the marriage contract - there are conditions.
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Originally Posted by synthia
Do the laws in France override any will you might make, too?
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1. If you have a " maison secondaire " in France, French law will override a foreigh will.
2. If you are a French fiscal resident then all you possessions ( except houses, flats in other countries ) are subject to French succession laws.
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Yours,
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